New shows at Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art

The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art opened its 2009 season with "Lasting Legacies: The First 75 Years," a comprehensive look at the museum's history through its collection. The show includes works from its permanent trove as well as new acquisitions.

What else is going on at this museum, which is a part of the University of Oregon? On Feb. 22, following "Legacies," the museum presents works by George Tice, "George Tice: Paterson," the photographer's chronicling of this unusual New Jersey city made famous by poet William Carlos Williams, among others. Then, on April 11, Vietnamese American artist Binh Danh shows large-format photographs of ancient Cambodian sites. The images were transferred onto leaves and other plants.

In case you didn't know, the museum has a relatively new director, Jill Hartz (pictured). It might be a good time to get acquainted with her perspective and the museum.